Kindness and Wellness in the Workplace

Simply sending a thoughtful note to a faraway friend, supporting a local business, or donating a used item can make a huge difference in someone’s day. But random acts of kindness aren’t only meant to the recipient—they provide significant benefits to those who perform them, as well. 

Random acts of kindness toward others can increase oxytocin, a hormone that makes us feel connected to each other and trust each other. In addition, there is evidence of increased oxytocin having physical benefits to health, like lowering our blood pressure and dilating blood vessels, which ultimately improves our cardiovascular health.

Practising random acts of kindness makes people feel helpful, optimistic, efficacious, and boosts self-esteem. Moreover, one small act of kindness can snowball into something more significant that makes everyone’s days just a little bit brighter.